Lilly confesses: “I became so obsessed with my smell that I showered three times a day, applied very strong deodorant every hour (I even set a reminder on my phone). I wore perfume and brushed my teeth five times a day, as soon as I ate or drank anything other than water.” George
’s comments ended up affecting Lilly’s mental health. Receiving hurtful criticism about body odor daily from a loved one can deeply affect a person. Lilly admitted to feeling extremely disturbed by George’s behavior.

She writes: “I felt like I was going crazy. I was sure I hadn’t smelled bad during our relationship. I didn’t think I smelled bad at the time either, but apparently, my husband did. I’ve always been one of those people who discreetly checks their underarm odor. I consulted a doctor, who confirmed there was no medical problem.”

“I got to the point where I was literally asking my family and friends to smell my armpits and tell me honestly if I smelled bad,” Lilly says. “Everyone told me I didn’t smell bad at all, and one family member even said I smelled too good, like in a cosmetics store.”

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